§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment on what criteria Harrow was chosen as the potential recipient of items from the Middlesex Guildhall collection currently in the possession of the London residuary body; which other London boroughs showed an interest; and if other boroughs were notified of the possible availability of the collection.
§ Mrs.Virginia BottomleyThe London borough of Harrow was chosen because of the strength of its connection with the former Middlesex county council. No other borough was made aware of the availability of the Middlesex Guildhall collection for transfer, or showed an interest in acquiring it.